Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado

2018 Conference Presentations

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THURSDAY 11/1

7:15 A.M. REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST
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8:00 A.M. OPENING REMARKS
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KEYNOTE
8:15 – 9:30 A.M.
Over-representation of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury in the Criminal Justice System
Sarah Kravitz Schubmehl, Psy.D
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BREAKOUT
9:30 – 10:30 A.M.
Comprehending Behavior: A Framework for Explanations in Neurobehavior
Jeff Kupfer Ph.D
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BREAKOUT
9:30 – 10:30 A.M.
Professional Burnout & Compassion Fatigue
Robert Karol, Ph.D
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BREAKOUT 
10:45 – 11:45 A.M. 
Group Treatment for Clients with TBI
Narisa Tappitake, MOTR/L, CLC &
Selena Bobula, DPT, NCS, OCS
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BREAKOUT 
10:45 – 11:45 A.M. 
Cognitive Assessment after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): From Inpatient to Longer-term Follow-up
Christine Petranovich, Ph.D &
Sarah Tlustos-Carter, Ph.D
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LUNCH
12:00 – 1:30 P.M.
TBI as Death, & the Nature of Re-engagement with Society – A Perspective on Therapeutic Approaches
James Brown, MA, Brain Injury Survivor
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KEYNOTE
1:30 – 2:45 P.M.
De-escalation of Behavioral Dyscontrol Episodes
Robert Karol, Ph.D
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BREAKOUT 
3:00 – 4:00 P.M. 
Question & Answer
Robert Karol, Ph.D
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BREAKOUT 
3:00 – 4:00 P.M. 
TBI Outcomes & Symptoms in CO
CB Eagye
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4:00 P.M. COCKTAILS & POSTER SESSION
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FRIDAY 11/2

8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
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KEYNOTE
8:15 – 9:15 A.M.
Primitive Reflex Integration for Concussion – A New Use for an Old Technique
Lauren Ziaks, PT & Chelsea Brown, PT
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BREAKOUT
9:15 – 10:30 A.M.
Neurobehavioral Management in Inpatient Rehabilitation
Cortney Wolfe, PT, DPT
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BREAKOUT
9:15 – 10:30 A.M.
Getting Restorative Sleep after BI
Valerie Stone, Ph.D
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KEYNOTE
10:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Substance Abuse & TBI: Evidenced Based Techniques to Prepare People for Lasting Change
Gary Seale, Ph.D
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LUNCH
12:00 – 1:00 P.M.
Humor & Brain Injuries
Mimi Hayes, Brain Injury Survivor
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KEYNOTE
1:00  – 2:00 P.M.
A Colorado Intervention Model for Justice-Involved Individuals
Judy Dettmer
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2:00 P.M. CLOSING REMARKS